Menonday Art Vibe: Tally-Ho

I am deeply interested in sculptural works. There aren't too many that I would necessarily want to own, but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate them. (I do have a small collection - and one of the new pieces to be revealed is, in fact, a sculpture...) Particularly the very large items that can only really be fitted into gallery spaces, office foyers, or street/garden installations. 

Every now and then, though, the heart goes..."ooohhhhhhhhh....". That's what happened when I stood by this little bronze. It took me right back to childhood and my (shared with ten other kids) Rose Roan pony called, rather unimaginatively, Pinky. The local stables created a kids' collective so that, for a small subscription fee, we all got a weekly ride, with a chance to learn gymkana and point-to-point racing, and to understand what was involved in keeping a horse or pony - so yes, that included all the stall and yard work as well as the animal care. Anyway. All that flooded back when I saw this.

MenoSundays; Life Lived Lovingly

Menokreatikkul; Saturday Stitches

I have mentioned that I follow Toni Lipsey on her tubular channel, TL Yarn Crafts... This week, she posted a video that addresses a growing concern both for creators and their intellectual property, but also for unsuspecting buyers of patterns. I have mentioned something similar before, about all the fake, AI-produced amigurumi patterns appearing all over social media. Well, it's hardly surprising, but it's very disturbing that there's some blatant activity in the crochet and knitting wider community.

I am sharing Tony's video, starting at the 13th minute of play, where she goes into general information and things to watch out for...very practical and clear advice. However, if you have the time and interest, by all means start from the beginning and learn about the exact project from her own portfolio that got 'swiped'. She is quite forensic in her approach.